Processing system for recording media content

Abstract

A method and system are provided in which a user is enabled to record, for example, a song or other radio and / or video content, on demand, and to account for and process appropriate payment for the use of the recorded content. The recorded material is saved and indexed by title and is retrievable for subsequent review, tabulation and / or playing at the user's convenience. In one example, a user is enabled to record received media content by pressing a single “ADD” button at any time while a favorite song is being received and played. The song then being played together with the title of the song or video presentation are then saved to memory for subsequent retrieval and playing. The received content is accounted for and tabulated and a payment for the use of the recorded song is processed by the user in accordance with a predetermined payment schedule.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Subject matter disclosed and not claimed herein is disclosed and claimed in related co-pending applications, Attorney Docket AUS920040652US1 and Attorney Docket AUS920040656US1, which are assigned to the assignee of the present application and included herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to information processing systems and more particularly to a system and methodology for processing payments for received digital signals.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In the rapidly changing world of telecommunications and electronics in general, the concepts of radio that exist today are not much different from those in existence in the early part of the twentieth century. Despite the advent of physical media which enable a user to carry the music to which the user wishes to listen, the concept of radio still exists in a format offering users very few user options. Although a user may choose a station or several statio...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a way for users to record and pay for music and video content they want to watch or listen to. The content is saved and organized by title, and users can play or review it at a later time. The system keeps track of the content and the user's payment, and sends a receipt for the payment. This makes it easy for users to keep track of their purchases and ensures that the content providers are getting the money they deserve.

Problems solved by technology

Although a user may choose a station or several stations which may be preferred by the user, there are no current options which enable users to listen to preferred music selections, for example, at the user's convenience rather than on the timetables provided by the local broadcasters.

Moreover, it is oftentimes frustrating for a user to switch among radio stations in an effort to find a music selection preferred by the user.

This is not only frustrating to the user but also distracting and even dangerous when the user is operating a motor vehicle at the same time.

Heretofore there has been no widespread method for making such payments on an individualized basis for the personal use of Copyrighted radio and / or video content.

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